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Prince of Thorns: Broken Empire 1
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Series: Broken Empire, Book 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Publisher's Summary
Prince of Thorns is the first volume in a powerful new epic fantasy trilogy, original, absorbing and challenging. Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother's tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse. They say these are violent times, the end of days when the dead roam and monsters haunt the night.
All that's true enough, but there's something worse out there, in the dark. Much worse. From being a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg has the ability to master the living and the dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. Returning to his father's castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve him a future with all hands turned against him. Mark Lawrence's debut novel tells a tale of blood and treachery, magic and brotherhood and paints a compelling and brutal, and sometimes beautiful, picture of an exceptional boy on his journey toward manhood and the throne.
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- stephanie joanne
- 22-09-2017
Brutal
Grimdark at its finest. Bloody brutal in every aspect, I cannot wait to finish the series!
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- Jennifer
- 28-09-2018
A gory tale
Prepare for gore, magic and evil doings in this tale of revenge through intellectual strategy and might.
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- Lauren VS
- 09-12-2016
One of my favorites
Love this book and series.
Great to listen to the Audible version.
This book is excellent, you should download it!
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- Anthony Lever
- 04-01-2020
Not a story for everyone.
I don't think it's a bad story. It's just not for me. The lead character that we experience the story through, is a (intentionally) horrible person, with no redeemable qualities. He is the product of his surroundings and upbringing, so it's understandable why he is the way he is, but it means that I as a reader could never connect with him, so I really struggled to get invested in this story. My only gripe with the story itself is that I don't buy for a second that a 14 year old boy, who stopped being educated at age 10 would be as clever and literate as he is.
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- Cinta Mary
- 29-12-2019
Hideous attitude to women throughout!
Way too misogynistic for me! Characters with nothing to redeem them. Clever writing but the story was not a journey I had any interest in immersing myself in!
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-09-2018
younger audience
I'm 25 and felt the target audience was younger then I am. not bad though.
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- Björn Lundvall
- 13-03-2018
A bit too much sometimes, but overall a good book.
When I started it I felt like it went a bit far, very graphic and describing. But after the second half of the book it started to make somewhat sense. It adds to the story and paints a good picture.
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- Mary
- 13-09-2020
Dark, clever fantasy
You will need a strong stomach for this story but if you can handle it, it will be worth it. cunningly written, irreverent it is thoughtful and masterful nonetheless. Characters are strong and the journey brutal but the more I listened the more intrigued and immersed I became. Like a fly stuck in a web, and I'm loving the 2nd book even more...
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- Miriam Verbeek
- 01-07-2020
A well-written but grizzly story
I kept hoping there would be some redeeming feature to our hero but it was an ongoing chamber of horrors. Steven king eat your heart out. If you are not bothered by homage to blood an gore and the basest instincts of man, this is your story. That aside, I have to complement the author on his skill in story telling . Well crafted and the narration is excellent.
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- James
- 30-12-2019
narrator ruined an interesting story
have to bail narrator is so bad, the draw back of audio books, very disappointing
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- lum
- 21-08-2012
Dark, violent, sarcastic and unapologetic about it
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Prince Jorg was faced with the murder of his mother and brother and it transformed him and his world view. He is not a “BATMAN” out to save the world, but just one more “BAD MAN” living in it but not giving in to it. Equipped with his own unique ultra-morals he makes his merry way and to hell with those living or dead who cross him.
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- William Tolstrup
- 09-01-2019
Amazing
Captivating story with an all out brilliant storyteller! I would highly recommend this book to any and all that enjoy the fantasy /medieval genre.
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- Stefan
- 26-11-2018
Addictive story
Narrator is spot on as the prince. Story is great n addictive. It's dark and bloody in a new old fantasy world.
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- Marco Selmo
- 21-01-2021
A refreshing points of view
Highly recommended to however enjoys a dark protagonist, grim tale and unique setting. The book sparks discussion on morality, choice and will, especially at the end. The setting is pretty interesting, not overrated and with its own spin on magic and technology, load of hints to keep you guessing. The MC is consistent and has a charming inner monologue. I feared it might become repetitive but was wrong. It's refreshing because the MC is evil, no redeeming value, just ambition, cruelty and a supreme will and couldn't get enough of him. After reading too many white knight protagonist, finally somebody who sees the world from the usually opposite point of view. A villain amongst villains. Narrator is on top, balancing perfectly between sarcasm and depth. I feel the voice is perfect for the Prince, since it carries so much arrogance and recklessness that MAKES the character. Great read, will for sure keep on reading more.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-01-2020
amazing! character
Out of my last dussin audiobooks this is my favorite narrator for this harshest of characters.
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- Kim
- 28-09-2019
brutal
hard to get into at first and very brutal but enjoyed it by the end.
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-04-2018
A fine grimdark tale
Quite refreshing spin on the fantasy genre but slightly annoying in terms of protagonist superluck
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- Anonymous User
- 24-01-2018
Great, fresh and unique.
Narrator gives a very on point portrayal of the main character. A very gripping story if you enjoy a protagonist who is quite crazy, ruthless and unpredictable. Great book overall, but at times feels a bit rushed, especially the ending.
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- Cliente Amazon
- 12-08-2016
A cunning, cruel and ruthless protagonist.
Joe Jameson's captivating performance is the reason I finished this book in record time, though his accent may present an obstacle to non native English speakers.
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- Costumer
- 06-02-2016
good and bad
entertaining, fast phased, interesting, but messy, lacks a climax, don't know if ill read the next book, at least not yet.
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- David
- 10-09-2012
Brilliantly dark story, fantastic narration
Bought this audio book on a whim and it is easily the best audio book I have heard. Brilliantly complex, and often dark, characters brought to life by the excellent narration of Joe Jameson. An excellent cross between medieval epic and fantasy adventure. Highly recommended.
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- Keshnee
- 14-04-2013
How cool is the narrators accent? Loved it!
Twisted and gruesome, but extremely entertaining. It's great to find a book that expands the boundaries of what is acceptable... I find that I want Jorg to win, even with his twisted and warped sense of morality. Actually in his world - where everything is just a game - he somehow seems the right saviour for it all!
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- Mr. Cornelis Roos
- 21-01-2015
Cold and brilliant
I was advised to read this book by a friend who knows me well and did not have any expectations. However, after 5 minutes in the Audiobook I was hooked - the narrator playing to his strengths and living the characters. Fantastic storyline twists and clever use of phrases and words rather than blatantly stating facts.
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- Janine
- 19-03-2014
Mindblowing
Utterly unique, utterly compelling. The best fantasy in years.
The story bounces back and forth in time which can be confusing. It works, though.
Jorg is the strangest, most charismatic character I've ever read. He's depraved, despicable and thoroughly charismatic. You'll bleed for him and in the end, love him.
Without spoiling too much, Prince Jorg is a young man who witnessed the murder of his mother and brother and then absorbed the indifference of his father. He broke away and renounced everything of his former life except the drive for revenge.
His life is being manipulated, though, by magics that entered his world. His world is a strange dytopian version of ours. The hints suggest that it's our world in the future, destroyed by tinkering of mankind with fundamental science.
There's a joyful exuberance about the book that will have you 'turning' pages. I couldn't listen fast enough!
Very, highly, completely, ,firmly recommended!
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- Mitriel
- 28-03-2013
Thank you for a great book!
I've been a member here for over six years but never wrote reviews before. Yet having just finished Prince of Thorns: Broken Empire 1, I felt I had to say few words.
I started this book three times. First time around I thought this just wasn't my cup of tea. Second time around I thought it was just a bit too dark, too violent for me. Third time I just kept on going and by the time I reached chapter 5 I was hooked. By the time I reached chapter 7 I was in love with the style of writing and the narration. One of the best audiobooks I heard so far and can't wait to start the second book. Thank you so much Mark Lawrence and Joe Jameson!
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- Darren
- 14-08-2014
A Royal delight
Where does Prince of Thorns: Broken Empire 1 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
If you liked Game Of Thrones you'll have no problem getting to grips with this, it's right up there with the likes of GOT, and anything by Joe Aberchrombie and Conn Iggulden
What was one of the most memorable moments of Prince of Thorns: Broken Empire 1?
The opening sequence is spell binding
Have you listened to any of Joe Jameson’s other performances? How does this one compare?
FIrst listen to Joe Jameson, but already downloaded the next in the series
Any additional comments?
The Story moves along at a fair pace, with plenty of twists and unexpected moments to keep you interested along the way. The versatile narration lends to the overall experience and you may find yourself loosing time or making excuses to just listen for a while longer.
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- Ann
- 26-03-2014
Excellent story and very good narrator
What did you like best about this story?
Complex story with a twist at the end
Any additional comments?
Up there with the Games of Thrones and The Name of the Wind
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- Neil
- 07-04-2013
Fantastic
What a story! Jorg has lifted through some horrible things and he sets out to get revenge, if you only pickup one author your haven't read before it has to be this, it's a little short, but so good I couldn't stop listening, at one section as I was driving home I parked simply to hear the next part before having to turn it off, I haven't done that with any other story.
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- nick
- 23-12-2012
Wow
I had no idea that this is more than just fantasy until I'd read it; it's also post-apocalyptic! Lawrence does a fantastic job of creating a far future Earth that has reverted to a dark age that also seems to incorporate magic. A stunning listen, try it today
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- MRS
- 26-08-2012
Deserves to be Heard
Jorg isn't the most likeable character but I enjoyed this book so much I downloaded the next immediately. The story rolls along at pace. Beautifully written, yet dark and relentless. Very well narrated.
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